Best Entertainment in St. Louis for Kids & Families

10 family-friendly entertainment with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Great Big Game Show St. Louis, Jungle of the Apes, Kids Empire Fenton. 1 listing is free. 6 listings are indoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This St. Louis page currently has 10 qualified listings in entertainment that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Great Big Game Show St. Louis, Swing-A-Round Fun Town, Kids Empire Ballwin, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

1 option is free. 10 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 10 options have confirmed stroller access. 8 picks fit toddlers and 10 picks fit big kids.

Confirm timed-entry rules, noise level and the real family price after socks, games or add-ons. These venues work best when the activity fits every child rather than only the oldest.

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Great Big Game Show St. Louis

5 stars

Great Big Game Show puts families inside a live, interactive game show experience, complete with buzzers, challenges, and a host who runs the whole ev

6, 17 (best for groups)Indoor$80 to $150 depending on package (group/private booking format)

Jungle of the Apes

4.8 stars

Watching gorillas and orangutans up close through floor-to-ceiling glass panels stops kids in their tracks. The gorillas have distinct personalities,

Best for ages 2-12FreeIndoor & Outdoor$0 for admission (St

Kids Empire Fenton

4.8 stars

Kids Empire is a purpose-built indoor play facility with multi-level climbing structures, slides, and play areas scaled specifically for children. The

1, 10Indoor$40 to $65 for open play; birthday parties separately priced

Omnimax Theater

4.7 stars

The OMNIMAX is a five-story dome screen, the largest format film experience in St. Louis. Kids describe it as being inside the movie rather than watch

5, 17Indoor$40 to $60 (~$10 to $14/person for the film; Science Center general admission is free)

Kids Empire Ballwin

4.6 stars

Kids Empire Ballwin provides the same age-appropriate multi-level climbing and play experience as the Fenton location, serving west St. Louis suburb f

1, 10Indoor$40 to $65 for open play sessions

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